On the day the Meloni government celebrates the longevity record in the history of the republic, it is Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini who indicates what will still be the time horizon of the executive: «The government will last until the end of its term, Italians will be able to judge whether it is worth continuing with us or handing over the car keys to Schlein and Conte in the autumn of 2027». The leader of the League’s response is a firm «no» to the idea of bringing forward the vote to next spring, perhaps combining it with the busy administrative round that will see, among others, the renewal of the mayors of Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna. «We have many things to do and we need to use well all the time that Italians have given us,» cut short the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, adding that he still has «many things to do, many construction sites to carry forward» and the goal of «reaching the last day of the legislature for which Italians elected us».
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SURVEYS
Yet, a year from the vote, the issue of elections is unavoidable. In this perspective, the leader of the League said he was calm despite the polls: «I am not worried at all and I am waiting for the day of the vote because then the world is full of analyses and polls and they almost never get it right». Inevitably, there was a mention of Futuro Nazionale and Roberto Vannacci, especially after the news of the investigation opened by the military prosecutor’s office on the general’s party: «I was on trial for six years, so I do not talk about the judiciary’s investigation. I contest Vannacci for going to the square with the neo-Nazis or thinking of giving multiple votes to those who have more children, which in Milan would simply mean giving a plus to the Islamic community, so some choices are curious…».
The Deputy Prime Minister, speaking on the sidelines of an inspection in the Olympic Village of Milan, then announced the intention to present the mayoral candidate of the Lombard capital by the end of next week: «Many can be liked: Lupi, Terzi, Spada… There are profiles to whom I would have Milan’s mayor do better than Sala is doing, who has other things in mind. I expect the name to be ready by next week».
The secretary of the League also has to deal with internal tensions within the party. «There is no rebellion,» Salvini assured after weeks of unrest due to criticism from governors about the party’s management. The secretary dodged the date of the meeting with the most critical wing of the movement, but assured that «I listen to them and meet them frequently like the mayors and ministers». However, there was a jab at Luca Zaia, today president of the Veneto Regional Council, on the end-of-life law. «I do not comment on what others do. On some issues everyone has their own conscience, but I am working to strengthen life support centers, also financially, to give women a choice,» Salvini said, adding: «I am always for life».
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The focus is now on Pontida. The historic appointment of the League people is set for September 20. «It will be a very beautiful and well-attended Pontida. I already have some themes and some surprises in mind and then we run, because the alternative is between this government and the left of the wealth tax, landings and taxes,» the Deputy Prime Minister anticipated speaking with reporters.
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Also on the calendar is the next Budget Law, the last of this government. Although the League leader assured that «we have not yet started talking about it as a majority», proposals from the League are not lacking: «The League will bring to the table the possibility of early exit from the workforce compared to the 67 years currently provided and a strong contribution from banks that are earning tens of billions of euros. I am convinced that I will be able to convince the allies,» Salvini assured, referring to the reservations expressed by Forza Italia.
